Respite Retreats Storage - COMMUNITY SERVICE
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We'll help move Respite Retreats items from a storage unit to the Respite office at 6021 University Blvd, Suite 175, Ellicott City, MD 21043.
- Created by: William K. (Pete) Pillow, Jr
Serving Our Community, Locally and Worldwide
Chartered in 1986, the Rotary Club of Columbia/Patuxent is a vibrant and diverse group of community members from Columbia and Howard County, united by a shared passion for making a positive difference. As the largest club in the county, we actively volunteer both locally and globally, supporting a wide range of causes, from education and clean water to hunger relief and healthcare.
With a warm, welcoming atmosphere, our meetings are filled with lively conversations, engaging speakers, and a shared sense of purpose. We take pride in our fundraising efforts, which have contributed over $1 million to local and international projects. If you’re looking to connect with your community and make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join us and experience the camaraderie and fulfillment that comes with being a part of our Rotary family.
We'll help move Respite Retreats items from a storage unit to the Respite office at 6021 University Blvd, Suite 175, Ellicott City, MD 21043.
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(Excerpted from an article by Rotary International CEO John Hewko that originally appeared in the Chicago Tribune's Opinion Section © 2025 Chicago Tribune)
In February 1905, a Chicago lawyer named Paul Harris resolved to fill a hole in his life. He had arrived in the city a few years earlier, and though he’d built a successful law practice, something was missing. The young man was lonely. The sense of camaraderie and community he had known growing…
Rotarians put their motto of “Service Above Self” into action every day and in every part of the world, generously contributing time and talents to help others. Columbia-Patuxent Rotary members, for instance, carry out community service projects that address local needs and have worked with distant clubs to cosponsor international humanitarian work.
Here are just a few examples: (1) we collect school supplies to stuff and distribute backpacks each year for local students; (2) we…